< 2nd & 3rd July 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia >

Nuqleus Liftoff

Bringing deep-tech to the surface.

Who is it for

Investors

Enjoy in exclusive side events and personalized matchmaking. Let us know your preferred sector, development phase and location, and we will help you find your next investment. 

Startups

Showcase your startup in our expo area and participate in one-on-one meetings with angels and VCs. Find out about the latest startup trends and learn about business development from global experts.

Industry

Gain insights into the emerging technologies and hottest innovations. Discover the potential of the startup ecosystem and find new clients or potential business partners.

Experience the world of innovation

Experience the world of innovation the startup ecosystem connections top-notch lectures exciting panel discussions funding opportunities

Meet the vibrant Croatian startup ecosystem at the biggest deep-tech conference in the region

Join us at the conference where we bring together scientists, corporations, startups, investors, and numerous decision-makers. Experience the best of the Croatian startup ecosystem.

Agenda

2nd July

Meet the relevant VCs from the CEE region, connect and make plans for the future coinvesting.

It’s a date! Meet with your perfect match from our network of (future) unicorns and trustworthy VCs.

Meet the ecosystem at the invite-only dinner with Nuqleus partners, sponsors, speakers, VCs and startups.

3rd July

Join one of our thematic, guided tech tours in our expo area before the conference starts.

Enjoy deep tech-focused keynotes and panels with global experts on topics like building the deep tech ecosystems, investing in deep tech startups, IPO tips & tricks, and many more.

Meet 10 upcoming deep tech stars from the current Nuqleus cohort.

Let’s end it with a bang!

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Get ready for the Liftoff!

Relive the moments and experience the highlights which made last year’s conference unforgettable.

Feel the ground shaking during the Liftoff!

Speakers

Francisco Campos

The World Bank

Rajesh Chandy

London Business School

Stjepan Lakušić

University of Zagreb

Jehan Arulpragasam

The World Bank

Vedran Bilas

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing

David Smith

Institute Ruđer Bošković

Miroslav Kantolić

Ericsson Nikola Tesla

Gordan Kreković

Visage Technologies

Ante Magzan

afekt

Matija Srbić

Innovation Centre Nikola Tesla

Darko Huljenić

Innovation Centre Nikola Tesla

Deni Nurkić

Innovation Centre Nikola Tesla

Hrvoje Meštrić

Ministry of Science, Education and Youth

Željka Idžan

HBOR

Želimir Kramarić

HAMAG BICRO

Hrvoje Pandžić

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing

Anja Barešić

AI4Health.Cro

Hrvoje Džapo

CROBOHUB++

Jasmina Isaković

Emhance

Ivan Sudić

Green Energy Pal

Ivan Kovačević

CyberArrange

Domagoj Ćorić

Arkensight

Stipe Lukin

KalphaTech

Petar Cvitanović

Cyclops

Who is coming

Investors
Startups
Researchers
Supporters

Organizers & Supporters

Investors

Startups

Researchers

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